Nara Deer Park, Japan
What to see at Nara Deer Park and how to fit it into a Japan trip.
Quick answer
800 wild deer roam freely through a park surrounding Japan's largest bronze Buddha at Todai-ji — the deer bow for special deer crackers (shika senbei) sold at park entrances.
Best season for Japan: March–May (Cherry Blossom) or October–November (Autumn Foliage). Recommended trip length: 10–14 Days.
About Nara Deer Park
800 wild deer roam freely through a park surrounding Japan's largest bronze Buddha at Todai-ji — the deer bow for special deer crackers (shika senbei) sold at park entrances. Incredibly photogenic, genuinely magical.
Nara Deer Park is one of 15 places we cover in Japan, and falls on day 3 of our 5-day Japan plan. A 5-day Japan trip from Mumbai costs about ₹87,000 per person at budget stays with return flights.
More places to visit in Japan
- Kyoto Temples & Geisha District
- Tokyo Metropolitan Experience
- Mount Fuji & Hakone
- Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto
- Mount Fuji
- Tokyo Shibuya & Shinjuku
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto
- Hiroshima & Miyajima Island
Questions about Nara Deer Park
What is Nara Deer Park?
800 wild deer roam freely through a park surrounding Japan's largest bronze Buddha at Todai-ji — the deer bow for special deer crackers (shika senbei) sold at park entrances. Incredibly photogenic, genuinely magical.
When is the best time to visit Nara Deer Park?
Japan's best season is March–May (Cherry Blossom) or October–November (Autumn Foliage), which is the best window for Nara Deer Park too.
How many days do I need in Japan to include Nara Deer Park?
Trripah recommends 10–14 Days for Japan. Nara Deer Park fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Nara Deer Park in a Japan package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Nara Deer Park to a Japan plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.